Four exceptional players from the ANZ Marama Cup have been chosen to join the Vodafone Fijiana XV extended squad for their upcoming test matches against Scotland and the Netherlands this month. The selected athletes, all members of the Suva Women’s team, are Alisi Galo, Alfreda Fisher, Adi Salaseini Railumu, and Ivamere Nabura.
This selection underscores the success of the ANZ Marama Cup, which serves as a crucial platform for identifying and developing rugby talent in Fiji. Mike Legge, the coach of Fiji Rugby’s High Performance Women’s Program, expressed his enthusiasm regarding the selections.
“It’s a very special moment for the HPU Women’s Program to have these new girls included in the Fijiana squad for the upcoming tour. Currently, we have 12 players from our High-Performance group in that squad,” he stated.
Legge also highlighted the importance of local competitions in creating pathways for players aiming to reach national and international levels. “The dream of every HPU girl is to wear the Fijiana jersey and to join the Fijiana Drua. Their selection demonstrates that opportunities exist for local players, particularly those competing in the ANZ Marama Cup,” he added.